Olen and Kimberly at W 4th Street Station

I love it when couples dress sort-of alike.

Chi at W 4th Street Station

This is Chi. He had the collar of his blazer turned up and was wearing green loafers. I thoroughly approve of both of these things.

Lawrence and Luciana on Cortelyou Road

I know, I know...this isn't the subway. But Lawrence and Luciana were dressed too well to ignore. This is actually from a couple of weeks back. I was walking to the grocery store when I saw them. They were so lovely.

Christina at W 4th Street Station

This is Christina, whom I met at the W 4th Street Station during my commute home. The full body pictures were blurry (sad day!), but this detail that she let me take of her earrings came out quite lovely. I would also like to point out the embroidery on her top. 

Cat at Prospect Park

In the spirit of casual Friday, I give you casual chic a la Cat, who I met on the Q train. You may recognize her sandals from my Instagram...maybe. I liked her baby pink with gray/oatmeal color scheme and the metallic detail on her sandals (it makes them fancy). 

Tatiana on the Q Train

Lookit me! Postin' on my lunch break. Anyway...

I met Tatiana on the Q train heading home on Saturday. I noticed her jacket as soon as I stepped into the car and made a bee line for her. It reminds me of the Alexander Wang spring 2013 collection. Very ahead of the times, this one. I also want to point out that Tatiana is wearing the perfect example of the New Yorker's head-to-toe black uniform. I have seen all black worn in so many ways that crosses so many styles. Back home, all black equals goth or emo. Here, women have figured out how to wear it an look relevant and cool.

Chic Layering on the F Train

This lovely lady layered tights under her maxi skirt. The train was too crowded for me to see the rest of her...or to even get a full body picture, had I asked. So, sneaky creeper picture. I must try this when it gets cooler though.

Sabrina at W 4th Street Station

In case you haven't noticed, the West 4th Street station is part of my daily commute. I met Sabrina on the platform on my way home. I noticed the lace on her dress from several feet down the platform. As usual, I caught her just as her train was coming into the station, so I didn't get to know her much beyond her impeccable taste in lacy dresses.

Renee at West 4th Street

I snapped this picture of Renee this morning at the West 4th Street Station. I didn't really get to talk to her, because her train came in just as I pulled out my phone (I run a high-tech operation). She makes me think of how I imagine my niece will look in a few years.

Socks and loafers? Yes, please.

Maya at West 4th Street Station

I met Maya on my way into work this morning. I was drawn in by her head wrap and perfectly worn shoes. (They remind me of my studio boots.) I think I may have interrupted a phone conversation (I'm so sorry!). What can I say? Head wraps, they get me every time.

These poor people. I must seem crazy...that or they're completely sick and tire of bloggers. Ha.

Tara at Carroll St Station

This is Tara. I saw her on the F Train heading toward Brooklyn and noticed her boots right away. She's very friendly and we quickly agreed that her boots were worn in just the right amount. She was with a guy with some very cool mutton chops (should have gotten his picture too, now that I think about it). They made the ride very enjoyable. We talked about the awesomeness of Brooklyn and they recommended some neighborhoods to visit. Nice people, these New Yorkers. It makes being away from home a lot easier.

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Stephanie on the F Train

I met Stephanie on the F Train to Manhattan this morning. I love her shirt-style denim jacket. I took this sneaky picture and a few stops later I finally got up the courage to ask to take her picture. Turns out, Stephanie is a jewelry designer, and very talented. Lookit me, meeting new people and stuff.

That's a pretty excellent iPad case too.

See Stephanie's work here.

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